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Roger Smith

I have had a life-long interest in railways, growing up just a few yards from the complex of sidings at Gloucester docks. My interest continued when I left school and joined the signal department of British Railways. I am a member of the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society and am a proof-reader for the society’s monthly magazine, the Railway Observer. I am also a keen photographer, and have had a number of railway photographs published.
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West Somerset Railway appoints directors for two new posts

To expand the expertise available on its Board, the West Somerset Railway…

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New buildings at University station in Birmingham to open on Sunday

New buildings at University station in Birmingham which serves the adjacent university…

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Progress report on overhaul of steam locomotive No. 45305

The 5305 Locomotive Association has issued an update on progress in the…

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Derbyshire railway issues Invitation to Tender to supply new building

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway has issued an Invitation to Tender for the…

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Disruption to services between Eastleigh and Fareham next week

The line between Eastleigh and Fareham will be closed from 29 January…

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Platforms to be extended at eight West Highland Line stations

A £1.7m investment by the Scottish Government is being used to extend…

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Siemens Mobility secures order for 70 Mireo trains from ÖBB

Siemens Mobility has secured an order for the first 70 trains from…

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Cancellations and reduced Chiltern Line services over next two weeks

A strike and overtime ban by members of the ASLEF union on…

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New bridge in East London to be lifted into place next weekend

Replacement of a 100-year-old bridge at Dalston in east London will reach…

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Hope Valley Railway Upgrade nearing completion

Track and signalling work carried out last weekend on the Hope Valley…

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